Ansible SME Technical Lead-Banking Client Exp Required

Vallum Associates; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 79,796 - 104,703; Full time

Job summary

A technical consulting firm is seeking an Ansible SME Technical Lead to develop and optimize automation solutions for a banking client. The role involves mentoring team members and providing guidance on best practices. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineering teams and troubleshooting automation issues. Ideal candidates have strong hands-on experience with Ansible and solid knowledge of infrastructure automation. This is a mid-senior level contract position based in Sheffield, with 1 day a week onsite expectation.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Proficiency in YAML, Python, and related automation tools.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
• Provide expert guidance on automation strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with teams to automate processes.

Skills

Ansible

YAML

Python

DevOps

Problem solving

Education

Red Hat certifications (e.g., RHCE, Ansible Automation)

Tools

Ansible Automation Platform

CI/CD tools

Linux (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS)

Job description

Ansible SME Technical Lead – Banking Client Exp Required

Location: Sheffield – 1 day/week onsite

Duration: 6+ months contract inside IR35

Rate: £500/day inside IR35

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules.
• Provide expert guidance on automation strategy, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and application teams to automate processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation issues.
• Support integration with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and ITSM tools.
• Ensure security, compliance, and proper credential management in automation workflows.
• Mentor and train team members on Ansible usage and automation concepts.
• Evaluate new features, modules, and integrations for continuous improvement.
• Document automation solutions and contribute to knowledge sharing.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong hands‑on experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform.
• Strong knowledge of AAP 2.6 setup and its features.
• Proficiency in YAML, Python, and related automation tools.
• Solid understanding of infrastructure, cloud, and application automation.
• Experience with RBAC, security, and compliance in enterprise environments.
• Knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, and integration with monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and documentation skills.
• Red Hat certifications (e.g., RHCE, Ansible Automation) preferred.
• Experience with common scripting languages such as Shell, Perl, Ruby, Python.
• Automation/orchestration experience with Ansible / Puppet.
• Manage and maintain Linux‑based systems (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) in production, staging, and development environments.

Contact

Office: 020 3375 9240

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Banking